J.I. Case VAC
| | 1942 - 1955 |
| Row-Crop tractor |
|
Series map:
VAC
18.9hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
| Production |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case
|
| Row-Crop tractor |
| Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Original price was $1,580 in 1955 |
| The Case VA series replaced the V series in 1942. A number of variants on the VA series were available. The VA was the standard-tread model. The VAC was tricycle row-crop model; the VAI was the industrial model; the VAO was the orchard model; the VAIW was the warehouse model; the VAH was the high-clearance row-crop model, and the VAS was the offset high-clearance row-crop model. Electric start was optional. During the early years, the engine was made by Continental. The VA series was the first Case tractors to use the Eagle Hitch, introduced in 1949. |
| Variants |
| VA | standard tread
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| VAC | tricycle row-crop
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| VAI | industrial
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| VAIW | warehouse
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| VAH | high-clearance
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| VAS | offset high-clearance
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| VAC-11 | single-front wheel
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| VAC-12 | dual-front row-crop
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| VAC-13 | adjustable wide-front row-crop
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| VAC-14 | lowered version of VAC-13
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| VAO-15 | similar to VAO
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| J.I. Case VAC Power |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 13 hp
9.7 kW
|
| PTO (claimed) | 17 hp
12.7 kW
|
| Plows | 2
|
| Drawbar (tested) | 19.10 hp
14.2 kW
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| Belt (tested) | 21.33 hp
15.9 kW
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 Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical |
| Two-wheel drive |
| Manual steering |
| Differential mechanical disc brakes |
| Open operator station. |
| Tractor hitch |
| Type | Case Eagle Hitch
|
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO | transmission
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375)
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| Engine RPM | 525@1425
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| Dimensions & Tires |
| VAC-11 Wheelbase | 84 inches
213 cm
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| VAC-12 Wheelbase | 84 inches
213 cm
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| VAC-13 Wheelbase | 77 inches
195 cm
|
| VAC-14 Wheelbase | 77 inches
195 cm
|
| Weight | 2406 to 3200 pounds
|
| Front tire | 5.00-15
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| Rear tire | 11-28
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 Full dimensions and tires ... |
| VAC Serial Numbers |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.
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| 1942 | 4600001
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| 1943 | 4700001
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| 1944 | 4800001
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| 1945 | 4900001
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| 1946 | 5000001
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| 1947 | 5100001
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| 1948 | 5200001
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| 1949 | 5300001
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| 1950 | 5400001
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| 1951 | 5500001
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| 1952 | 5600001
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| 1953 | 5700001
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| 1954 | 5800001
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| 1955 | 5900001
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| 1956 | 6000001
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FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
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| Belt Pulley |
| Diameter | 10.25 inches
26 cm
|
| Width | 6 inches
15 cm
|
| RPM | 969
|
| Speed | 2600 ft/min
792.48 meters/min
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| Electrical |
| Ground | positive
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| Charging system | generator
|
| Charging amps | 12
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| Battery volts | 6
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| References |
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| Improved Case "VA" Series Tractors published in 1953, by J.I. Case |
| Operator's Instruction Manual Model "VA" Series Tractors |
| New VAC-14 All Purpose Tractor published by J.I. Case |
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| Updated on June 28, 2024 |
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